Student Opportunities

This page is regularly updated during the academic year (August–May) with opportunities that may be of interest to our students. If you would like to list an opportunity or resource, please email tdps@berkeley.edu

Please Note: Listings do not imply endorsement of any organization or individual by the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies. Whenever possible, we will do basic vetting of opportunities and provide links to information about the sponsoring organizations.

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Auditions & Performance Opportunities

Classes & Workshops

Discounted & Free Tickets

Internships & Fellowships

Jobs & Gigs

Publications & Writing

Scholarships, Prizes & Funding

Study Abroad/Away

Volunteering

Auditions & Performance Opportunities

Actors Ensemble of Berkeley: Casting Claudio for Much Ado About Nothing

Posted: April 25, 2024

Actors Ensemble of Berkeley is seeking one actor to play Claudio in their modern dress production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Rehearsals are Tuesdays to Fridays, starting May 14. There are two Sunday rehearsals, June 16 and 23. Performances run Saturdays and Sundays, June 29 to July 14. There is also a performance on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. For more information or to arrange an audition, email auditions@aeofberkeley.org

A.N.T.I. End of the Year Showcase

Event: May 2, 2024

The A.N.T.I. (Artistic Nerds 4 Theatre Inclusivity) End of the Year Showcase will take place on Thursday, May 2 at 7pm in Zellerbach 170. A.N.T.I will be celebrating all the creative projects and people who have contributed to the 23-24 A.N.T.I season with an open cabaret night and afterparty! Everyone is invited, whether you have participated in an A.N.T.I  production/event or if this is your first event! They are looking for a lighting operator and performers and films for this event. A.N.T.I. Interest Form

ODC/Dance: Company Auditions

Auditions: April 28, 2024

ODC is seeking dancers for seasonal and full time employment. We seek dancers with excellent partnering skills, strong ballet and contemporary technique, a generous and supportive team spirit and an appetite to collaborate with choreographers in the creation of new work. Auditions: April 28, 1–5pm, ODC Theater, San Francisco. Register for ODC Auditions

SFBATCO: Auditions for Workshop of New Musical

Auditions: April 29, 2024

SFBATCO is looking for dancers/chorus/ensemble for a workshop performance of a new soulful, house, R&B musical that will be performed at SFBATCO's New Roots Theatre Festival this November. The Day the Sky Turned Orange helps us confront and make sense of our collective fear of the climate crisis, inspired by the lived experience of those in the Bay Area on September 9, 2020. Audition Details: Monday, April 29, 6–9pm, MoonSchool, 250 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco. Register at SFBATCO.org

Theatre Lunatico: 2024 General Auditions

Auditions: April 29, 2024

Casting The Moors by Jen Silverman (Oct 19–Nov 3) as well as several Shakespeare staged readings in 2024 and fully staged Shakespearean play in Spring 2025. Seeking a diverse cast representative of the Bay Area artistic community. Open Call Auditions: Monday, April 29, 6pm–9:40pm. Callbacks: May 5, Time TBD. Location: La Val's Subterranean Theater, Berkeley. Theatre Lunatico Audition Form

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: Call for Performers

Submissions Due: April 29, 2024

SFMOMA is looking for performers based in San Francisco Bay Area for the presentation of Alexandra Pirici’s “Re-collection” (2018-2024). “Re-collection” is a live, performative artwork that combines elements of dance, sculpture, spoken word, music, and performance. Built around the notion of a museum collection, yet subverts the traditional, modern understanding of “permanent collection.” SFMOMA Application Form

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Classes & Workshops

Queering Cultural Forms: Free Class & Discussion Series

Events: May 3–18, 2024

The Queering Dance Festival presents a free series of classes and discussions at Shawl Anderson Dance Center in Berkeley. Featuring: Armenian dance, Folklórico, Bhangra, and African expression. Shawl-Anderson.org

Summer 2024 Course: The Craft of Dramatic Writing

Course Dates: July 22 – August 9, 2024

The Craft of Dramatic Writing is an introduction to writing for the stage and screen through the study of published scripts and through writing and revising your own scripts. You will come to understand dramatic writing as an art and as a set of skills. Open to all Berkeley students. No previous experience or knowledge is required. Learn more at classes.berkeley.edu

New Media Academy: Indigenous Technologies Workshop

Course Dates: July 9 – August 15, 2024

Hosted by the Berkeley Center for New Media, the Indigenous Technologies Workshop in Summer 2024 is a six-week online course offering our broader community a space to delve into contemporary Indigenous issues, particularly those intertwined with new media and technology. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from prominent Indigenous scholars, artists, and practitioners. Registration for UC Berkeley students is $200. New Media Academy Website

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Discounted & Free Tickets

New Conservatory Theatre Company: tick, tick... BOOM!

Performances: May 10 – June 9, 2024

tick tick...BOOM! tells the story of a young composer on the eve of his 30th birthday as he struggles to write the next great American musical. With Jonathan Larson’s trademark pop-rock score blended with traditional musical theatre, this exuberant and charming tale will speak to anyone who’s ever gotten lost on their way to finding their dreams.

Use code UCBerkeley for 25% off tickets at NCTCSF.org

Cal Performances: $10 or Half-Price Student Tickets

Cal Performances (UC Berkeley) offers $10 student tickets to select performances. UC Berkeley students can also get 50% off tickets to any show. For details, visit CalPerformances.org

Shotgun Players: $10 Tickets for Ages 25 & Under

Shotgun Players (Berkeley) offers $10 M.A.D. Tickets to anyone 25 and younger. Use discount code MADTIX to reserve tickets to any performance. ShotgunPlayers.org

The Marsh: $10 Student Tickets

Use promo code STUDENT for $10 student tickets to any show at The Marsh (Berkeley & San Francisco). TheMarsh.org

Berkeley Playhouse: $20 Student Rush Tickets

Berkeley Playhouse is thrilled to offer a special discounted ticket price for college students for our Main Stage productions. Rush tickets can be purchased for $20 at the door at a performance’s showtime. Tickets are based on availability. A valid student ID must be shown for entry. Visit BerkeleyPlayhouse.org for show schedules.

Internships & Fellowships

UC Berkeley Art of Writing Internships

Applications Due: April 29, 2024

UC Berkeley undergraduates have the chance to engage in paid literary internships through Art of Writing, collaborating with partner organizations in various capacities such as writing, editing, and social media management. Opportunities are available at The Dial magazine (Summer 2024) and Libraries Without Borders (Summer/Fall 2024), requiring approximately 15 hours of work per week. Interns will receive a $2000 stipend. ArtOfWriting.Berkeley.edu

Capital Stage Apprentice Program (Sacramento, CA)

Applications Due: April 30, 2024

We seek passionate and motivated recent theatre graduates and young theatre artists interested in practical training from professionals in all areas of operations at Capital Stage. CAPStage.org

The UC Theatre: Concert Career Pathways Program (Berkeley, CA)

Applications Due: May 15, 2024

Concert Career Pathways is a 9-month (August-May) workforce development program for young people ages 17-25. Through hands-on workshops, shadowing opportunities, educational events, and paid internships/mentorships, the CCP program prepares youth for a sustainable career within the live music industry. UC Theatre's Application Form

Seattle Rep: Professional Arts Training Program

Applications Due: May 27, 2024

For over 40 years, the PATP has been one of the nation’s leading continuing education and theater immersion programs set in a regional theater. Seattle Rep staff members guide the work of each PATP Apprentice to help them prepare for a career in professional theater and break into the world of not-for-profit arts. SeattleRep.org

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Jobs & Gigs

SFBATCO: Production Team for New Roots Theatre Festival

Posted: April 25, 2024

San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO) is hiring production team members for its New Roots Theatre Festival in Fall 2024. Positions include: Stage Manager, A2 (Audio Technician), Stagehand, and Studio House Manager. SFBATCO.org

Cal Shakes: Seasonal & Year-Round Jobs

Posted: March 21, 2024

California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes) is hiring for several seasonal and year-round positions. Learn more at CalShakes.org

Aurora Theatre: Costume Crew for The Lifespan of a Fact

Posted: March 14, 2024

Costume Crew support all backstage wardrobe needs during dress rehearsals through closing; including quick changes, presets, actor hand-offs, costume and wig maintenance, and laundry. Experience not needed, but preferred. Approx. 40 hr/wk during Tech & Dress & 25 hr/wk during performance weeks. Mostly evenings and weekends. Production dates are June 14 to July 28, 2024 in Berkeley. Details at AuroraTheatre.org

Paufve Dance: Part-Time Administrative Support

Posted: March 14, 2024

Paufve Dance, a contemporary dance organization based in the East Bay, is seeking part-time administrative support. Tasks include: Designing, implementing, and sending monthly Mailchimp newsletters; Assembling and submitting grants; Assisting with fundraising campaign. Compensation is $20/hour. Please send inquiries to rmpaufve@gmail.com 

For more information about Paufve Dance, visit PaufveDance.org

American University: Production & Event Coordinator

Posted: March 14, 2024

The position provides production management and technical support for assigned events within the Katzen Arts Center (Washington, DC). The position collaborates and effectively communicates with faculty, staff, and Dean’s Office and must have sound judgment, good managerial and organizational skills. Individual must have the ability to work evening and weekend hours with limited supervision. View the full job listing through American University Careers

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Publications & Writing

UC Berkeley Recurring Opportunities

Bay Area Ongoing Opportunities

  • Write Reviews for Theatrius.com — Founded by UC Berkeley alum Barry Horwitz, Theatrius covers plays and musicals all over the Bay Area and is always looking for volunteer correspondents to cover small, unique theaters.

Scholarships, Prizes, Funding

Bridge Live Arts: Community Engagement Residency

Applications Due: April 12, 2024

The year-long residency provides Bay Area based interdisciplinary and dance artists working in community with an $8000 lead artist stipend, $2000 for project expenses, capacity-building through professional development, networking, resource-sharing, and thought-partnership with Bridge Live Arts staff and community. Learn more and apply at BridgeLiveArts.org

UC Berkeley: Center for Race and Gender Student Grants Program

Applications Due: April 15, 2024

The UC Berkeley Center for Race and Gender (CRG) invites undergraduate and graduate students to submit proposals for research or creative projects aligned with CRG’s focus on race, gender, and their intersections. Priority is given to proposals addressing both race and gender. Projects may involve academic research or explore race and gender through media, fine arts, or performing arts. CRG Grant Application Form

Scholarships for Dance West

Applications Due: April 15, 2024

Dance West (Salt Lake City, UT) is an annual contemporary dance workshop that is dedicated to nurturing the whole dancer. At Dance West, we believe in fostering curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration across various historical and contemporary points of view. We honor each individual dancer and celebrate their own unique journey. Awardees will be notified on Monday, April 22. Apply at DanceWestFest.org

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Study Abroad/Away

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Apprentice Program (Boston)

Applications: Rolling Basis through April 12, 2024

The CSC Apprentice Program is an intensive Shakespeare-focused summer training program for early-career actors who are actively pursuing a career in theatre. This training runs concurrently with CSC’s signature event, Free Shakespeare on the Common. CommShakes.org

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Volunteering (Arts-Related)

UC Berkeley:

  • CREATE (Creative Residencies for Emerging Artists Teaching Empowerment) invites Berkeley undergraduates to teach classes in visual arts, theater, dance, and/or creative writing to meet the enrichment needs of local schools and community organizations.
  • Dance the Bay strives to make dance accessible for all audiences by providing dance classes for preschool and after school programs, in addition to hospitals and senior homes. 
  • Splash at Berkeley brings local high school students to the University of California, Berkeley for a day of unlimited student-led learning. Participating students take courses in both conventional and unconventional subjects taught by Berkeley students.

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